Around the Diocese

30th Annual Gala Rockin’ thru the Decades — Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium, 451 South 1400 East, SLC. Hosted by Judge Memorial Catholic High School to benefit students. Tickets are limited and available online at www.judgememorial.com/gala11. or at the school’s Advancement Office.

Oktoberfest — Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 6:30-11 p.m. Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish Center, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road in Park City. German-style dinner and beverages, dancing to the Annalee Trio and Silent Auction. Cost is $40 per person/$75 per couple (adults only.) For tickets and information, call the parish office at 435-649-9676. All proceeds benefit the religious education program.

Oktoberfest/Bavarian Dinner — Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Saint Martin De Porres Parish, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. Cost is $10 for adults in advance or $12 at door; half plate option $6; kids $3 hot dog. For ticket or reservation call Lynn Adams at 801-696-2794.

SCAP — The Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest at Zion National Park will finish for the season at the end of October.

Triduum Novena to St. Jude — Oct. 25-27 at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 4900 Wasatch St., Murray.

Pontifical Divine Liturgy — Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Chorbishop Michael Kail at Saint Jude Maronite Church, 4900 Wasatch St., Murray. Also at 8:30 p.m., Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Wester (Diocese of Salt Lake City) for the Hispanic community.

Piano player — Saint Patrick Parish is seeking a piano player to help the choir on every second Sunday at the 11 a.m. Mass and the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass for the Vaisima Choir, and every third Sunday at the 11 a.m. Mass and Saturday 5 p.m. Mass for the Children’s Choir. Contact Mele Vaisima, 801-410-6274.

Halloween Dance — Friday Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Patrick Parish, 360 Goshen Ave., SLC. There will be food, beverages, door prizes, raffle, contests for scariest, funniest, and original costume. Must be 21 years or older, tickets are $6 per person or $11 for a couple. Tickets will be on sale at the entrance.

Halloween Carnival — Friday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful. Fun, games, food and prizes and please bring bags to accommodate treats. Admission is free.

People of Vision Dinner — Saturday, Oct. 29 The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of Salt Lake City, will be recognized at the annual People of Vision Dinner. The event is sponsored by Friends for Sight. For information, call Colleen Malouf, president/CEO, at 801-524-2020 or email 2020@friendsforsight.org.

Accepting Students — The Cathedral of the Madeleine is accepting students in grades K-7 for religious education. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the basement of the cathedral (Scanlan Hall). For information contact Cathy Paiz, 801-699-9059 or e-mail cpaiz@saltlakecathedral.com.

Haffli — Saturday, Oct. 29 5:30 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish’s Holy Family Hall, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. Traditional Lebanese dinner and a silent auction.

Halloween 5k Run/Walk and Ride — Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. at Saint Marguerite Catholic Church, 510 East Vine Street, Tooele. T-shirts for participating and awards given in each age group for top three finishers, best costumes and best decorated bikes. Adults $20 kids $15. Register at: events.sportsbaseonline.com/stridesforeducation2011.

Craft Bazaar — Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven. Holiday shopping from unique vendors and silent auction. All proceeds will go to Christmas Box House, local ministries and Give Kids a Chance.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Nov. 4-6 will be the worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Salt Lake City. For general information and how to register contact Jim and Cathy Nielsen at 801-479-3197 or www.utah-wwme.org.

Uncorked - "Toast to the Coast" — Saturday, Nov. 12, hosted by Saint Joseph Catholic Schools at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. There will be silent auction items and fun raffles. Tickets are $55 per person or you can sponsor a table. For information call Robin McCaul at 801-710-6406 or Carole Burbridge Layman at 801-393-6051.

24th Annual Holiday Blessings Boutique — Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School gym, 9800 South 1700 East, Sandy. There will be 60 booths with quality handcrafted items, a raffle, food and fun for all. This event is hosted by the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women.

"Crazy For You" — Nov. 2-5 at 7 p.m. at Juan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors and can be purchased in advance at the high school or at the door the night of the performance. For information call 801-984-7650 or visit jdchs.org,